Heart Scarab

Created Third Intermediate–Late Period, Dynasty 21–26 (about 1069–664 BCE)

Curatorial Overview

“Heart Scarab is an internationally celebrated Stone created by Ancient Egyptian (Third Intermediate–Late Period, Dynasty 21–26 (about 1069–664 BCE)). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.”

Object Details

MediumStone

Dimensions2 × 4.5 × 3.3 cm (13/16 × 1 3/4 × 1 1/8 in.)

Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago

Credit LineGift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson

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Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Egyptian

third intermediate period • Egypt • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries

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